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City Secretary Contract No.
FORT WORTH
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
NON-EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This NON-EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Freese and Nichols,
Inc. ("Vendor"), a Texas corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized representative. City and
Vendor may each be individually referred to as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties."
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Non -Exclusive Professional Services Agreement;
2. Exhibit A — Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit B — Contractor's Bid Response to City's RFQual No. 26-0191;
4. Exhibit C — Verification of Signature Authority Form;
Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is made a part of this Agreement for all
purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and
conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions in the body of this Agreement
shall control.
1. Scope of Services. Vendor shall provide the City with all labor, supervision, professional
personnel, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidental services necessary to perform
environmental engineering and consulting services ("Services"), which are set forth in more detail in
Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Vendor will perform the
Services in accordance with standards in the industry for the same or similar services. In addition, Vendor
will perform the Services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations. If there is any conflict between this Agreement and Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of this
Agreement control.
2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one year, beginning on the date that this Agreement
is executed by the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance
with this Agreement ("Initial Term"). City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew this
Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to four (4) one-year renewal option(s) (each a
"Renewal Term").
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3. Compensation.
3.1 Vendor understands and agrees that the City will award non-exclusive agreements to
multiple vendors to provide environmental engineering and consulting services to the City.
Vendor further understands and agrees that the City makes no promise or guarantee of the
total amount of work that will be assigned to Vendor pursuant to this Agreement. The
Vendor further agrees and acknowledges that the aggregate not to exceed amount of
contracts awarded to multiple Vendors during the Initial Term, and each renewal term will
be an annual amount not to Five -Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($500,000.00).
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251 of the
Texas Government Code) and provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit "B," which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for City not
specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the additional
costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of Vendor not
specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in writing.
4. Termination.
4.1 Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
reason by providing the other party with 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated
by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor of
such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for
which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind
whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds
have been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior
to the Expiration Date, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the
effective date of termination and Vendor will continue to provide City with services
requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of
termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide City
with copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this
Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to City Information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor will return all City provided data to
City in a machine-readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's
services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the
Effective Date of this Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full
disclosure to City in writing.
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5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees
that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential
and will not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas
Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential
or Proprietary, City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to
submit reasons objecting to disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are
sufficient will not be decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State
of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure manner
and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity
of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised,
in which event, Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to
cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized
means and will fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further
unauthorized disclosure.
6. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years,
have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers
and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions relating
to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate work space
in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give Vendor
reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate as an
independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as
agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions
of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities
and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, Vendors,
and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as
between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents, employees,
servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be construed as
the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further understood that City
will in no way be considered a Co -employer or a Joint employer of Vendor or any officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Vendor
will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of
its officers, agents, servants, employees, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY- VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL
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PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF
ANYKIND OR CHARA CTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT
CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT A CT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR
INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION- VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTSAND AGREES
TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S
BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR
MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR AGREES TO
DEFEND, SETTLE, OR PAY, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, ANY CLAIM OR
ACTION AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PA TENT, COPYRIGHT,
TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET, OR SIMILAR PROPERTY RIGHT ARISING
FROM CITY'S USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS
AGREEMENT TO DEFEND, SETTLE OR PAY WILL NOT APPLY IF CITY
MODIFIES OR MISUSES THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION. SO
LONG AS VENDOR BEARS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF PAYMENT FOR
CLAIMS OR ACTIONS AGAINST CITYPURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, VENDOR
WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTION AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR
COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM;
HOWEVER, CITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ANY
AND ALL SUCH SETTLEMENT, NEGOTIATIONS, OR LAWSUIT AS NECESSARY
TO PROTECT CITY'S INTEREST, AND CITYAGREES TO COOPERATE WITH
VENDOR IN DOING SO. IN THE EVENT CITY, FOR WHATEVER REASON,
ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES
FOR ANY CLAIM OR A CTION BROUGHT AGAINST CITY FOR INFRINGEMENT
ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CITY WILL HAVE THE SOLE RIGHT TO
CONDUCT THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION AND ALL
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ITS SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE AND TO SETTLE
OR COMPROMISE ANY SUCH CLAIM; HOWEVER, VENDOR WILL FULLY
PARTICIPATE AND COOPERATE WITH CITY IN DEFENSE OF SUCH CLAIM
OR ACTION. CITYAGREES TO GIVE VENDOR TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE OF
ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ACTION, WITH COPIES OF ALL PAPERS CITY MAY
RECEIVE RELATING THERETO. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING,
CITY'S ASSUMPTION OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OR EXPENSES WILL NOT
ELIMINATE VENDOR'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY CITY UNDER THIS
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AGREEMENT. IF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION OR ANY PART
THEREOF IS HELD TO INFRINGE AND THE USE THEREOF IS ENJOINED OR
RESTRAINED OR, IF AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE,
SUCH USE IS MA TERIALL YAD VERSEL YRESTRICTED, VENDOR WILL, AT ITS
OWN EXPENSE AND AS CITY'S SOLE REMEDY, EITHER: (A) PROCURE FOR
CITY THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION; OR (B) MODIFY THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
DOCUMENTATION TO MAKE IT NON -INFRINGING, PROVIDED THAT SUCH
MODIFICATION DOES NOT MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT
CITY'SAUTHORIZED UTHORIZED USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION;
OR (C) REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WITHEQUALLY
SUITABLE, COMPATIBLE, AND FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT NON -
INFRINGING SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION AT NO ADDITIONAL
CHARGE TO CITY; OR (D) IF NONE OF THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVES IS
REASONABLYAVAILABLE TO VENDOR TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT, AND
REFUND ALL AMOUNTS PAID TO VENDOR BY CITY, SUBSEQUENT TO WHICH
TERMINATION CITYMAYSEEKANYAND ALL REMEDIESAVAILABLE TO CITY
9. Assignment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assignment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under
which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this
Agreement. Vendor will be liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior
to the effective date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute a
written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor
agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such
duties and obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of
any such subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the
following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of any
Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
10.1.1 Commercial General Liability:
10.1.1.1 $1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
10.1.1.2 $2,000,000 - Aggregate Automobile Liability:
10.1.1.3 $1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
10.1.2 Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor, or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will be any vehicle owned, hired and non -owned.
10.1.3 Worker's Compensation: Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers'
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Compensation Act or any other state workers' compensation laws where the
Services are being performed
10.1.4 Employers' liability
10.1.4.1 $100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
10.1.4.2 $100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
10.1.4.3 $500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
10.1.5 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
10.1.5.1 $1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
10.1.5.2 $1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
10.1.6 Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made, and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
10.2.1 The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies
must name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests
may appear. The term City includes its employees, officers,
officials, agents, and volunteers in respect to the contracted
services.
10.2.2 The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of
Subrogation (Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
10.2.3 A minimum of Thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or
reduction in limits of coverage must be provided to City. Ten (10)
days' notice will be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
premium. Notice must be sent to the City in accordance with the
notice provision of this Agreement.
10.2.4 The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to
do business in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a
minimum rating of A- VII in the current A.M. Best Key Rating
Guide, or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and
solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, written approval of Risk Management is
required.
10.2.5 Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirement.
10.2.6 Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all
required insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor
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proceeding with any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will also
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies
Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Vendor must immediately desist
from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the
performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the treatment or
employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY CLAIM
ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT
BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES TO ASSUME
SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents, employees,
servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or
(3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested, addressed as
follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile Number: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Attn: Jimmy Gibson, Vice President/Principal
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
14. Solicitation of Employees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this Agreement and
additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as
employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term
of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City
does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision
of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or Vendor's
respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
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17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired.
19. Force Majeure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will not be held liable for any delay or omission in
performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited
to, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public enemy;
fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action or
inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority; transportation
problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United
States or of any States; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other similar cause
not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose performance is
affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is suspended during
the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the affected Party provides
notice of the Force Majeure Event, and an explanation as to how it prevents or hinders the Party's
performance, as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, with the
reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice required by this
section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes
only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any
provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and
revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension of this
Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed
by an authorized representative of each party. If the City determines that an amendment to a Purchase Order,
Work Order, or Task Order is required based on the nature of the Services being provided, the City shall
submit its written request for an amendment to the Purchase Order, Work Order, or Task Order to the
Vendor.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart
will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute one and the
same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and conform to
generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within
thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's option, Vendor
will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner that conforms
with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming services.
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25. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment eligibility of its
employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and
supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Vendor
must adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that
no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services.
VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY VENDOR,
VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS. City, upon
written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work
papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title and interest in
and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free
from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
27. Signature Authority. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have the legal
authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has
been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This Agreement
and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. Each party is
fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. Change in Company Name or Ownership. Vendor must notify City's Purchasing Manager, in
writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City
records. The president of Vendor or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in
a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an
updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's
resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the
specified documentation may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less
than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271
of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for
goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. By signing this Agreement,
Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1)
does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
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30. Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this
Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in
accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a
contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from
public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains
a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not
boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the
Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that
Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. If Vendor has
fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply.
Vendor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,
the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or
more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-
time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the Vendor that it: (1) does not have
a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,
by signing this Agreement, Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the
City that Vendor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association during the term of this Agreement.
32. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which will be
considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically inserted via
software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between
City and Vendor, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with
any provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
V& %
Valerie Washington (Oct 19, 2026 16:35:57 CDT)
Valerie Washington
Assistant City Manager
2026
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all
performance and reporting requirements.
By:
Name: Roger Grantham
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Title: Environmental Services Supervisor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: / v 1�
Name: Wyndie Turpen M. k e Vl rl Ai4a-f r /
Title: Assistant Environmental Services Director By: M. Kevin Anders, II (Oct 19, 2026 16:29:58 CDT)
Name: M. Kevin Anders II
Title: Assistant City Attorney
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CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
°° Sp M&C: 26-0602
Form 1295: 2026-1481762
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
By:
Ji y Gibson (O 26 16:18:28 CDT)
Name: Jimmy Gibson
Title: Vice President/Principal
Date: , 2025
Non -Exclusive Professional Services Agreement
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Page 11 of 14
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. General
Definition — The following terms as used in this Exhibit A shall have the meanings as defined
below
i. "Project Management" shall mean the City's designed representative responsible
for administering and Purchase Orders issued under this Agreement.
2. General Items — The Vendor shall:
i. Perform all services in a professional and timely manner.
ii. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and City
requirements.
iii. Coordinate with City staff throughout the duration of each project; and
iv. Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and insurance required
under this Agreement.
Personnel — The Vendor shall provide qualified personnel possessing the education,
experience, certifications, licenses, and technical expertise necessary to perform the
requested services in accordance with applicable professional standards and all federal,
state, and local laws and regulations.
4. Deliverables — As required by each Purchase Order (P.O.), the Vendor shall provide
reports, engineering analyses, environmental assessments, plans, specifications,
calculations, recommendations, cost estimates, permit documentation, meeting support,
and other deliverables necessary to complete the assigned work.
B. Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services — The Vendor shall provide environmental
engineering and consulting services to the City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Department
on an as -needed basis. Vendor may perform Services only upon the City's issuance of a Purchase
Order (P.O.). Nothing in this Agreement or this Exhibit A shall be construed as guaranteeing the
Vendor any minimum amount of work or compensation hereunder. Services may include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments — Upon request, Vendor shall
perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM Standard 1527-21 or most
updated) in strict accordance with the All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule (40 CFR
312.21-22) and version and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1903-19)
(ESAs) to identify existing or potential environmental conditions, assess environmental
risks, and provide recommendations to support City projects and regulatory compliance.
2. Contaminated Site Investigation and Remediation — Upon request, Vendor shall
investigate contaminated sites, including Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank ("LPST") or
Underground Storage Tank ("UST") facilities and other impacted properties. Specific
services may include, but are not limited to, site characterization, sampling, data analysis,
remediation planning, implementation support, and documentation necessary to achieve
regulatory closure.
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Freese and Nichols, Inc.
3. Remediation Planning and Regulatory Coordination — Upon request, Vendor shall
develop and implement remediation strategies and environmental management plans.
Vendor shall also coordinate with applicable regulatory agencies, including, but not limited
to, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
4. Stormwater and Environmental Systems Management — Upon request, Vendor shall
provide engineering and consulting services related to stormwater management systems,
watershed initiatives, environmental controls, groundwater investigations, soil
investigations, water quality assessments, and related environmental compliance activities.
5. Regulatory Compliance Support — Upon request, Vendor shall provide technical
assistance to support compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits,
and reporting requirements. These services may include, but are not limited to, regulatory
evaluations, inspections, compliance audits, permitting assistance, and preparation of
technical reports.
6. Environmental Consulting Services — Vendor shall provide additional environmental
consulting services as requested by the City, including but not limited to:
• Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) site investigation, monitoring, remediation,
and/ or closure including necessary field work, data collection, and analysis, reporting,
etc.
• Oversight of underground storage tank removal, soil and groundwater sampling, and
report preparation to achieve site closure, etc.
• Site remediation, including developing a cleanup strategy under the appropriate TCEQ
program and picking the proper cleanup level for a particular site, overseeing the
cleanup, providing appropriate documentation to TCEQ during the cleanup process,
and seeing the cleanup through to closure.
• National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) associated Categorical Exclusion
criteria reports.
• Storm water pollutant concentration modeling in municipal waterways, sewers, and
storm drains.
• Groundwater water flow issues associated with complex subsurface characteristics
including natural and man- made features. Vendor may be asked to design, install, and
monitor subsurface systems for groundwater flow control, groundwater treatment, etc.
• Air pollution modeling and preparation of reports regarding air toxics, particulate
matter and other pollutants.
• Design and construction management of structures, systems, and components intended
to collect and/ or prevent pollutants from entering the municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4).
• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) impacts to soil and groundwater including source
identification, monitoring/ delineation, and active/ passive remediation.
• Permitting natural gas wells, natural gas compressor stations, and other natural gas
related facilities including air, storm water, and waste handling requirements.
Experience in conducting point source emission testing and ambient air testing must
be included. Additionally, direct experience in performing health analysis based on
direct measurements, ambient air results and modeling results.
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Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Perform Housing and Urban Development (HUD) compliant Noise Assessments in
accordance with 24 CFR 51, B.
• Perform Housing and Urban Development (HUD) compliant Average Separation
Distance (Explosives) Survey in accordance with 24 CFR 51, B.
• Watershed evaluations of stormwater quality improvement and enhancement.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Exhibit B
Contractor's Bid
Cityof Fort Worth Responso to CitRFQuaI No. 26-0191
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191)
May 28, 2026
I NICHOLS
817-735-7300 1 freese.com
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800 1 Fort Worth, TX 76102
May 28, 2026 goo, NICHOLS
City of Fort Worth
Purchasing Division
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
RE: Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191)
Dear Selection Committee Team Members:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.(FNI) is pleased to submit our statement of qualifications (SOQ) for the
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191) for the City of Forth Worth (City).
We have assembled a strong and seasoned team to provide you and the City with outstanding
customer service and are confident that we will help the City to efficiently achieve its goals.
Throughout this SOQ, we have detailed the many reasons why the FNI team is the ideal choice
for this contract, including:
A 132 -YEAR LOCAL PRESENCE THAT ALL BEGAN WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Founded in 1894, after arriving in Fort Worth to oversee the construction of the Fort Worth new
municipal water system, FNI was born. All of our key project team members for this pursuit are
based in North Texas, most of whom live in and office within our downtown headquarters of Fort
Worth, less than half a mile from the City offices. This means we can respond with local, in -
person support, attend meetings and perform site visits within a matter of minutes. This will allow
us to use our local knowledge and experience to serve the City efficiently on this contract.
CITY OF FORT WORTH REMEDIATION EXPERIENCE: For more than 130 years, FNI has
partnered with the City to assist with environmental assessment and remediation, roadway
improvements, stormwater, water and wastewater analysis and improvements, landscape design
and water modeling projects. Many of these projects also included environmental permitting and
compliance components. This deep-rooted working relationship has given FNI an understanding
of the City's structure, processes and procedures, allowing for a seamless integration with
City staff. Additionally, we have carefully selected our Project Manager to be Charles Gaddy,
PE, PG, who worked extensively on some of the City's top priority remedial sites, including the
TRWD/USACE Panther Island site. FNI supported the City on the remediation of the Riverside
Wastewater Treatment project which was granted closure in 2020 by the TCEQ.
SEAMLESS AND EXPERIENCED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE EXPERTISE: FNI has
performed similar services for other North Texas cities as well as across the state. FNI is
unique because our environmental team has been supporting municipal engineering, remedial,
and compliance guidance for more than 50 years and we understand the challenges cities
face in keeping city services operational while simultaneously meeting the requirements of
environmental regulations. Coupled with our ability to instantaneously respond to any of the
City sites, our team can provide great value to the City with this knowledge, experience and
efficiency.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with the City of Fort Worth on this important
contract. Please contact me directly if you have any questions regarding this proposal.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Gibson, PE
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge
817-735-7411 1 jimmy.gibson@freese.com
(Authorized to contractually bind the firm)
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Executive Summary
Company History and Ownership
Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) plans, designs and manages
infrastructure projects with a focus on innovative and
sustainable solutions. Founded in 1894, our firm offers
stability as a long-term trusted advisor and uses our
Focused on
national expertise to meet contemporary challenges. As
Sustainability
the first engineering/architecture firm to earn the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award, we consistently deliver
FNI demonstrates a
award -winning solutions backed by client -focused support.
comprehensive approach
FNI is a privately owned corporation. None of our principal
to sustainability in all of our
owners hold more than 10% of the company.
work. Through our focus
on sustainable initiatives,
General Firm Introduction
we strive to satisfy present
Since our firm's founding, we have put relationships first,
needs, while preserving the
ability of future generations
fostering long-term, mutually beneficial associations with
to meet their own needs. It
clients, teaming partners and staff. Organized regionally
encompasses everything
across 10 states, we know and serve our clients well by
we do, as a company
living and working in the communities in which we serve,
and for our clients, from
technical projects to
FNI's 1,300+ employees work together to uphold the
corporate processes, so
company's mission: Innovative Approaches ... Practical
we can be responsible
Results ... Outstanding Service. Our company culture is
stewards of our
guided by a set of values that cultivates an environment of
community, environment
respect and ethical actions.
and finances.
Across the United States, our multidiscipline teams are
We do this by...
integrally connected to provide seamless, professional
Creating more
consulting services. We help clients through all stages
livable, enjoyable
of the project life cycle: planning, design, program
communities
management, funding procurement, regulatory and
Designing systems
environmental compliance, construction management, and
with reduced future
operations and maintenance (O&M).
maintenance
FNI Environmental Team
Improving
community mobility
To support this solicitation, FNI offers the expertise to
Encouraging the
provide the City with creative solutions and innovative
selection of
approaches to remedial needs as they exist, and as they
environmentally
arise. Many FNI personnel listed on our organization chart
friendly building
have more than 20 years of experience working with the
materials
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ),
Improving water
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United
quality through
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other
best management
environmental regulatory entities. In fact, several of the
practices
FNI team members are or have directly supported the
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TCEQ on the State Superfund program. FNI performs site assessments and remediation
on some of the most challenging contaminated sites across the state to help mitigate
environmental concerns and protect the public from these sites.
FNI also possesses proven experience dealing with landowners, municipalities, counties
and other stakeholders to address environmental issues in a fiscally conscientious
manner while operating under strict time and budgetary constraints.
FNI will support the City from our Fort Worth headquarters, as well as our Dallas, Denton
and Frisco offices. With multiple office locations situated as little as half a mile away,
and most environmental support staff located within one hour of the City, FNI staff can
provide extremely efficient execution of work. We attend to client needs with technical
expertise, responsiveness and flexibility. More than 87% of FNI's work comes from
repeat customers, demonstrating a highly satisfied client base.
FNI approaches stewardship of client and community resources with resiliency and
balance in mind. We are a charter member of the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure
and designed the world's first Envision -rated pipeline. Our sustainable work also includes
LEED°-certified facilities, low -impact development (LID) designs, Complete Streets
projects and water reclamation and reuse.
FNI believes in investing in the education and skills of our employees. Tenured staff
members provide our clients with consistency in services and culture, even as we
seek out new talent to grow the business. Our firm's repeated Great Place to Work
certifications reflect our commitment to employees and attract top talent, leading to
quality deliverables for our clients.
Freese and Nichols' Commitment to the City of Fort Worth
• As a regionally -focused firm with national expertise, our local presence will provide
efficiency and responsiveness.
• We plan, design and manage public infrastructure projects with our broad range of
services.
• We are dedicated to stewardship of resources. We live in the communities we serve so
we are committed to providing high quality and meaningful solutions.
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Commitment to Quality
FNI has a proven Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC) program that involves the firm's most
experienced technical and senior management
staff. The strength of the program is its consistency,
including the use of QC checklists, its involvement
of key managers and technical specialists, and the
overarching support it facilitates among FNI offices.
Each project's QA/QC Plan and QC documentation is
captured in our company dashboards and tracked for
compliance. Our commitment to quality was validated
when FNI received the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award. The Baldrige experience set our
company on a path of continuous improvement, which
still drives our level of service today.
Project Manager Charles Gaddy and QA/QC Lead
Kimberly Buckley will manage the QA process
supported by Principal -in -Charge Jimmy Gibson.
They have worked on most of the projects we have
performed for Fort Worth over the past decade and on
numerous projects for other municipal clients. Jimmy
has the authority to commit firm resources to allow our
team to complete assignments for the City on time,
within budget and with a high level of client service.
In addition, each technical discipline will designate a
highly experienced technical staff member to manage
the QC process.
QUALITY CONTROL I At the start of the project,
Charles will work with the assigned experts to
customize a QC plan and schedule. QC reviews check
for sound technical principles, accuracy, practicality
of recommendations, cost -saving measures and
constructability of designs. QC reviews are led by the
Project Manager, but QC is the ongoing responsibility
of each team member.
QUALITY ASSURANCE I At key milestones
throughout the project, Kimberly Buckley will conduct
QA reviews. These reviews address the effectiveness
of the project approach, compliance with client
objectives, adherence to the project schedule,
implementation of the QC plan, and overall client
satisfaction. Executive visits by company leadership
may also be implemented as quality assurance to
obtain in -person feedback to reinforce positive actions
by the FNI team and/or proactively address issues.
Commitment to
QUALITY
Our commitment to
quality and continuous
improvement was validated
when FNI became the
first engineering and
architecture firm to receive
the MALCOLM BALDRIGE
NATIONAL QUALITY
AWARD. The Baldrige Award
is a prestigious national
recognition that promotes
excellence in organizational
performance, recognizes
the achievements of U.S.
organizations and publicizes
successful performance
strategies.
The Baldrige experience
still drives our commitment
to delivering quality
service today.
In January 2022, FNI became
the newest member of the
MAC BALDRIGE SOCIETY,
the Trustees of the Baldrige
Foundation's Institute for
Performance Excellence.
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Company Experience and
Capability
Since our founding in 1894, we have grown to support
clients across Texas and the southeastern U.S. by
providing extensive environmental consulting services.
FNI's Environmental Science Group is one of our
core business units that is a well -established leader
within the environmental services community.
Our Environmental Science Group has provided
environmental services to our clients for more than 50
years of service in the environmental field and includes
more than 65 environmental scientists, engineers,
geologists and biologists with expertise in a wide range
of disciplines, such as:
✓ Wetland permitting and
✓ Water quality
ecological services
evaluation and
✓ Environmental site
permitting
assessments (ESAs)
✓ Wastewater
✓ Remediation and regulatory
treatment
compliance
✓ Renewable
✓ Stormwater permitting and
energy support
pollution prevention planning
✓
(SWPPP)
Environementa
✓ ISO 14001 Certification
support
National
I
Policy Act
(NEPA) documentation
Regulatory Agency Coordination - The FNI team can provide the City with creative
solutions and innovative approaches for a wide range of potential issues because
we possess specialized expertise and attributes. All environmental projects require
extensive knowledge of the applicable regulations as well as the potential for multiple
regulatory agencies to be involved in maintaining compliance. Examples of regulatory
agencies the City may be required to coordinate with include the TCEQ, the Texas
Historical Commission (THC), TxDOT and the United States EPA (US EPA). The
environmental consultant assisting the City must know the regulations from each
agency and how they apply to the City. FNI has been performing work in Fort Worth and
surrounding areas since it was founded here more than 132 years ago. We understand
the requirements and know the people at the regulatory agencies to allow us to efficiently
and effectively support the City's environmental remediation needs. We have cultivated
trusted relationships with pertinent regulatory agencies in Texas. These relationships
and our understanding of multiple regulatory programs allow us to identify opportunities
to utilize maximum flexibility in regulatory compliance. FNI's environmental staff have
a history of working with local regulatory agencies on a variety of environmental
compliance and permit -related purposes.
FNI's Similar Environmental Experience - Project descriptions on the following pages
illustrate FNI's vast experience in performing remediation services in the Fort Worth and
surrounding communities.
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Former Riverside Wastewater Treatment
Plant Closure
City of Fort Worth - Water Department
While the Former Riverside
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Closure Project for the City
of Fort Worth represents only
one project site, this project
demonstrates FNI's ability
to provide a wide range of
environmental investigation and
remediation services for large
municipal brownfield-type sites.
The Riverside WWTP was in
operation from the 1920s until
1979. A portion of the former
plant area was converted to a
public park in the mid -1980s.
In 2002, the City of Fort Worth
Water Department was notified
that polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) and heavy metals had
been found in residual sewage
sludge located in digesters
and former lagoons near the
plant. FNI assisted the City with
enrolling the site in the TCEQ's
Voluntary Cleanup Program
(VCP) in the summer of 2002.
FNI submitted an affected
property assessment report in
accordance with the Texas Risk
Reduction Program in November
2003. The various investigative
and remedial efforts associated
with this project are also being
conducted in compliance with
the National Contingency Plan.
FNI completed the design of
an innovative protective cap
for three soccer/rugby fields in
June 2005. Remedial action
on this portion of the site was
"fast -tracked" due to their
importance to the community
as a recreational asset. The
cap system includes synthetic
grass fields which overlaid an
HDPE liner. Construction was
completed for this portion of
the site in November 2006
and TCEQ issued a certificate
of completion in 2008. FNI
also worked with the City to
find an innovative solution to
dispose of 5.7 million gallons
of PCB contaminated sewage
sludge within nine relic sludge
digesters. FNI worked with the
EPA, TCEQ and a local waste
disposal company to obtain a
specialized permit for an existing
landfill located 60 miles from
the site. By gaining regulatory
approval to utilize this local
landfill plus designing an on -
site aqueous sludge treatment
system for liquid wastes in the
digesters, FNI helped the City
save more than $3.3 million in
project costs.
PROJECT STATUS
2002-2023
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
Design,
installation and
operation of a
groundwater
treatment system
Excavation and
disposal of
contaminated
soils.
Installation
of engineered
control/cap
system for
impacted soils
COST
$5.7 million (service
fee)
REFERENCE
Stacy Walters,
Regulatory
Environmental
Coordinator
200 East Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas
76102
stacy.walters@
fortworthtexas.gov
817-392-8203
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Star R Foam — Remediation and Resident
Project Representative
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)
FNI provided environmental
services to conduct
environmental remediation
oversight and regulatory
coordination services for the
former Star R Foam facility as
part of the Fort Worth Central
City remediation program.
FNI reviewed environmental
engineering plans and
specifications developed by
a third -party, recommended
potential cost savings related
to remediation, provided on -
site construction oversight of
the remediation activities and
conducted confirmation sampling
to document the removal of the
contaminated soils.
TRWD purchased a property
that had pre-existing
contaminated soil as part of
the expansion of their flood
control system. FNI conducted
a best -value review of the draft
plans, specifications and bid
form prepared by the Owner's
Engineer. Prior to bidding, the
Owner's Engineer's Opinion
of Probable Construction
Costs exceeded the Owner's
budget. FNI utilized engineering
expertise to conduct a
best -value review of the
DRAFT bid documents and
recommended modifications
to meet Owner's budget. FNI
utilized our TCEQ regulatory
and remediation knowledge to
review the assessment data
and recommended excavation
strategies to reduce the soil
volume for off -site disposal
while meeting remediation
requirements.
FNI provided oversight to
protect the Owner against
defects and deficiencies in
the scope performed by the
Owner's contractor, including
administration, weekly meetings
with Owner, documentation,
reporting, inspection, scheduling,
plans and spec interpretations
and adherence, work change
directives, pay application
review, as -built record
development and site safety
conformance. Five contaminated
soil zones were identified in the
Remedial Action Plan (RAP).
FNI provided oversight during
the contractor's excavation of
impacted soil layers, stockpiling,
and transportation to an offsite
disposal facility. Approximately
18,500 tons of impacted soils
were removed (990 20 -yard end -
dump loads).
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PROJECT STATUS
2020-2022
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
Remediation of
soil with on -site
treatment
TCEQ Certificate
of Completion
USACE
coordination levee
work
COST
$250,000 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Woody Frossard,
Project Director,
TRWD
800 East Northside
Drive
Fort Worth, Texas
76102
woody.frossard@trwd.
corn
817-944-0748
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Trinity Railway Express Environmental
Services
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
FNI provided environmental,
planning, and design services
to the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority (FWTA) for the
Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
commuter rail line between
Fort Worth and Dallas from
1994-2009. FNI served as the
environmental management
consultant for design and
construction of the rail line.
Fourteen properties acquired
by FWTA were enrolled in
the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup
Program, and FNI integrated
remediation strategies for
these sites into the broader
engineering effort.
Environmental services
included contaminated property
investigations and corrective
action, wetland delineation and
Section 404 permit applications,
preparation of the project
Environmental Assessment
and Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) to satisfy NEPA,
and coordination with the THC.
Engineering services covered
utility relocation, development
and review of construction
plans and specifications for
remedial work and work in
sensitive areas, and on -site
construction oversight. FNI
oversaw or directly performed
Phase I and Phase II ESAs
and comprehensive subsurface
investigations on each of the
14 properties. Work included
soil borings and monitor wells
installed via rotary drilling and
direct -push techniques, soil
and groundwater sampling,
aquifer tests and statistical data
analysis. Asbestos and lead -
based paint inspections were
completed on many properties.
FNI worked with the design
team to incorporate soil
management measures
addressing petroleum- and
heavy metal —contaminated soils,
and prepared response action
plans implementing the remedial
alternatives selected by FWTA.
FNI obtained TCEQ approval
to use statistical analysis for
characterizing contaminated
soils for disposal, generating
significant cost savings. This
approach classified and
disposed of 129,082 CY Class
II and 19,821 CY of Class I
nonhazardous waste.
TCEQ issued certificates of
completion for all 14 sites.
PROJECT STATUS
Completed 2006
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Phase I/II ESA
and Contaminated
Soil Management
Experience
• Environmental
services for
both design and
construction
management
phases.
• Involved TRE
Centreport Station
Site directly south of
DFW Airport
COST
$3.57 million (service
fee)
REFERENCE
Sam Mitchell,
Executive Assistant,
Trinity Metro
1600 E. Lancaster
Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas
76102
817-215-8600
smitchell@the-T.com
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Lake Worth Dredging Project
City of Fort Worth
FNI provided preliminary design
and permitting services to the
City of Fort Worth for dredging
approximately four million cubic
yards of material from Lake Worth,
a water supply reservoir, along
with related watershed evaluation
and dam safety work.
Design and permitting services
included bathymetric survey,
geotechnical investigations,
sediment characterization, Section
404 jurisdictional determination
and USACE coordination,
archeology study, disposal site
analysis and negotiation, and
preparation of preliminary design
drawings, specifications and cost
estimates. FNI also designed an
in -lake sediment forebay sized
using a yield loading analysis to
trap sediment before it reaches
the main lake. A breach analysis
and emergency action plan were
completed for Lake Worth Dam.
FNI studied the benefits of
stormwater controls in the Lake
Worth watershed, evaluating three
controls for their effectiveness at
reducing sediment, total nitrogen
and total phosphorus loadings.
A preliminary sediment yield
analysis was performed for two
tributaries to Lake Worth using
the Soil and Water Assessment
Tool (SWAT) to support feasibility
analysis for sediment forebay
construction following the
dredging project. FNI developed
construction and maintenance
costs over a 50 year planning
horizon and used SWAT removal
efficiencies to calculate cost per
pound of sediment removed.
Preliminary site locations and
limitations of each control were
identified. FNI assisted the City
with extensive sediment and water
quality monitoring in Lake Worth
to evaluate legacy pollutants,
including heavy metals and
PCBs. Sampling covered surface
water, sediment and return flows
during dredging operations. FNI
performed statistical data analysis
and coordinated with federal and
state agencies, including US EPA,
during report review. FNI also
conducted conceptual feasibility
investigations of sedimentation
and nutrient removal Best
Management Practices (BMP).
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PROJECT STATUS
2009 -2017
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Sediment
characterization
• PCB
contaminated
sediments
• Soil reuse
COST
$2.6 million (service
fee)
REFERENCE
John Lopez, Project
Manager
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas
76102
john.lopezl@
fortworthtexas.gov
817-392-6818
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Fleet Maintenance Center Leaking Petroleum PROJECT STATUS
2013-2016
Storage Tank (LPST) Closure (All tasmeks completed
City of Cleburne budg9 )et and under
FNI provided professional environmental services associated with
the assessment and closure of a leaking petroleum storage tank
(LPST) site that was discovered by a third -party contractor during
the removal of the facility's aboveground storage tanks (ASTs).
The City contracted with the third -party contractor to perform
actual tank removal activities and evaluate for contaminated soils
that must be removed from the site. Elevated concentrations
of several volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were found in
the vicinity of the fuel pump island. FNI is currently conducting
quarterly groundwater monitoring at the site to monitor low
concentrations of VOCs in groundwater underlying the site and
preparing documentation for site closure.
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• LPST/UST work
with closure
COST
$27,500 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Jeremy Hutt, Director
of Public Works,
City of Cleburne
10 N. Robinson Street
Cleburne, Texas 76033
jeremy.hutt@cleburne.
net
817-556-8884
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PROJECT STATUS
Completed 2012
Updated 2022
Phase I and II Environmental Site
Assessments and Regulatory Coordination
for Downtown Redevelopment Project
City of Tyler
The City of Tyler selected FNI
for environmental consulting
services supporting downtown
redevelopment. Services
included Phase I and Phase II
ESAs for property transactions,
brownfield redevelopment
evaluation and implementation
of a Municipal Setting
Designation (MSD) to expedite
redevelopment.
FNI initially conducted a limited
Phase II ESA on a commercial
parcel after a third -party Phase
I ESA identified chemicals
associated with automotive
services as a potential
recognized environmental
condition. The limited Phase II
was performed in accordance
with ASTM Standard E1903-02
FNI subsequently prepared
Phase I and limited Phase
II ESAs for five additional
downtown Tyler parcels,
evaluating land use, site history,
contamination indicators and
adjacent properties of concern.
Results showed soils and
shallow groundwater beneath
some parcels contained total
petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)
and heavy metals above TCEQ
residential cleanup levels,
requiring TCEQ notification and
potential further assessment or
corrective action.
FNI then assisted the City in
obtaining regulatory closure
without remedial action by
enrolling the properties in
the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup
Program (VCP), securing
the MSD, and preparing an
Affected Property Assessment
Report/Response Action
Completion Report to obtain
TCEQ site closure. The City is
now positioned to redevelop
the downtown block without
environmental restrictions during
construction.
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Phase I ESAs
• Asbestos/Lead
Surveys
• Field Sampling
Plans
• Quality
Assurance
Project Plans
(QAPP)
• Phase II ESAs
COST
$168,000 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Heather Nick,
Assistant City
Manager, City of Tyler
P.O. Box 2039
Tyler, Texas 75710
hnick@tylertexas.com
903-531-1175
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Denton Police Department Gun Range Lead
Assessment
City of Denton - Police Department
The City of Denton needed an
assessment for the remediation
and reuse of property for one of
their outdoor gun ranges. The
site was historically utilized as an
outdoor gun range for the City of
Denton Police Department and
SWAT Training.
The City hired FNI to provide
professional environmental
services associated with the
initial investigation, assessment,
regulatory determination and
recommendations for closure
of this property. A grid was
established to advance 28 soil
borings, 21 berm soil borings,
six sediment samples from
an adjacent creek and the
installation of three permanent
groundwater monitoring wells.
Analyses were performed to
fully assess the range and berm
that was constructed around
the perimeter of the range. The
results of the soil sampling and
laboratory analysis were then
used to determine the potential
options for site remediation.
Elevated concentrations of lead
PROJECT STATUS
2023 - Ongoing
were found on the property,
much of which was found
to be of RCRA Hazardous
classification.
FNI provided multiple options
for site remediation to include
soil stabilization and screen
soils of physical lead, as well
as to stabilize soils utilizing
Portland cement. This prevents
leachability and reduce waste
classification from Hazardous,
to that of Class 1 or Class 2
Non -Hazardous waste, with
the bulk of the soil having the
ability to remain in place in lieu
of off -site disposal. The City
is currently considering the
recommendations and planning
for the budgetary needs during
the next fiscal year to contract
with a third -party contractor to
perform actual removal activities.
FNI will provide oversight of
the third -party contractor and
to monitor the stabilization of
lead in soil, should that option
be executed, as well as for
preparing documentation for site
closure.
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Police/SWAT Gun
Range with Lead in
Soil
• Determine nature
and extent of
contamination,
cost estimation for
remedial activities,
stabilization of
contaminants,
transport and
disposal for planned
re -use of the parcel
COST
$50,000 (service fee
to date)
REFERENCE
Michael Gange,
Director of
Environmental
Services and
Sustainability
215 E. McKinney
Street
Denton, Texas 76201
michael.gange@
cityofdenton.com
940-349-7165
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Remediation
Oversight
City of Terrell
Services and Construction
FNI provided environmental
investigation and construction
management support for
the relocation of utility lines
associated with a TxDOT
highway expansion project
through an EPA -designated
Superfund site. The Superfund
site involved a former
chrome plating facility. Soils,
groundwater and sediment in
the project area had extensive
contamination from chromium,
lead, other metals and organic
compounds, such as various
solvents and petroleum
compounds.
FNI worked with TxDOT
representatives to develop a Soil
and Groundwater Management
Plan that was implemented
during construction, conducted
subsurface site investigations to
determine constituent of concern
concentrations in City -owned
project right-of-way (ROW),
provided full-time resident
environmental construction
representation and assisted with
waste classification and waste
profiling.
FNI also assisted with evaluation
of water generated during
construction and determination
of allowable disposal methods
and assisted the construction
contractor with preparation of
a SWPPP for the construction
activity and conducted periodic
stormwater compliance
inspections.
Site cleanup or redevelopment
activities commonly follow two
methodologies under current
regulations:
• Remedial investigations
and corrective action
conducted in accordance
with TRRP affected property
assessment and response
action requirements
• Soil removals conducted
immediately following a
Phase II ESA if groundwater
is not contaminated
PROJECT STATUS
2011 -2012
(All tasks completed
on time and under
budget)
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Utility
coordinations
• Soil and
groundwater
management
• National
Priorities List
(NPL) - work
adjacent to
superfund site
• Soil reuse/waste
minimization
COST
$359,900 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Steve Rogers, Senior
Director of Capital
Improvements
201 East Nash
Terrell, Texas 75160
srogers@cityofterrel 1.
org
972-551-6600 ext.
2140
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Bois d'Arc Lake Tire Site Assessment and PROJECT STATUS
Remediation Ongoing
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)
FNI has provided
comprehensive environmental
services to support the NTMWD
for development of the 17,068 -
acre Bois d'Arc Lake Project
since project conception.
Structures associated with
the $1.6 billion project include
2 -mile -long, 90 -foot tall, earthen
embankment dam; a 60 -foot -
wide; a 236-MGD water pump
station and intake structure;
a 45 -mile pipeline and water
transmission system; access
roads; and a 14,958 -acre
mitigation site.
In 2014, FNI provided Phase
I ESAs for the 17,068 -acre
reservoir footprint, as well as
a 15,000 -acre cattle ranch
proposed to be used as a
mitigation site for the project.
Based on Phase I ESA findings,
FNI provided waste classification
and disposal services at the
cattle ranch for petroleum
products, fertilizers and other
chemicals that were discovered
in unlabeled or poorly stored
containers at the site prior to
property acquisition. Annual
Phase I ESA inspections have
also been conducted at the
ranch property, subsequent
to property acquisition, to
document the environmental
condition of the property,
which is occupied by tenants of
NTMWD.
NTMWD was notified by a
local resident that a tenant of
a NTMWD-owned property
was illegally disposing of and
burning tires on the subject
property. FNI investigated the
report and confirmed that illegal
dumping and burning of tires
was occurring on the property.
NTMWD retained FNI to conduct
an environmental investigation of
the site.
FNI identified six distinct open or
backfilled pits containing tires or
debrisplus additional locations
where significant numbers of
tires were discarded on the
ground surface.
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Assessment and
groundwater
monitoring
• Environmental
remediation
and disposal of
contaminated
soils
• Disposal and
recycling of tires
• Coordination with
TCEQ receiving
NFA
COST
$50,000 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Jennifer Stanley, Bois
D'Arc Lake Operations
Manager, NTMWD
P.O. Box 2408
Wylie, Texas 75098
jstanley@ntmwd.com
972-442-5405
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Moss Lake Road (SUP167) Groundwater
Pumping Test
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
FNI was awarded a contract
with TCEQ to provide Superfund
Engineering Services as the
managing partner of a joint
venture. The Moss Lake Road
Groundwater TCEQ Superfund
Project was the first task order
assigned to FNI under this
contract.
The Moss Lake Road
Groundwater Site is a 0.5 -acre
residential property located
approximately four miles east
of the city limits of Big Spring.
Perchloroethylene (PCE)
was detected in the shallow
groundwater -bearing unit (which
is the Ogallala aquifer) as part of
a quarterly public water supply
sampling event conducted by
TCEQ. The PCE concentration
was detected in a public supply
well above the residential
groundwater ingestion
protective concentration level
(PCL). The TCEQ contracted
with FNI to perform a data
review, develop a feasibility
study and provide engineering
recommendations to mitigate
the risk of the contaminated
groundwater migrating and
impacting addition private water
wells. FNI reviewed all previous
environmental assessments
and the most current monitoring
data to determine if data gaps
existed that would preclude
the TCEQ and FNI's ability
to provide a reasonably
comprehensive understanding
of the contamination source
area, characterization of the
plume and the delineation of
the plume. No major flaws were
identified during this review;
however, some data gaps were
identified. FNI worked with
the TCEQ and subcontractors
to install new groundwater
wells to conduct aquifer tests,
resolve the identified data
gaps, and determine the best
remedial technologies for the
site. FNI performed aquifer
characterization tests and
evaluated the data to determine
the feasibility of a groundwater
recovery and treatment system.
PROJECT STATUS
2022 - 2023 (All tasks
completed on time
and under budget)
PROJECT
RELEVANCE
• Environmental/
civil engineering
• Permitting
• contaminated
soil/groundwater
• Regulations
• Staff
augmentation
COST
$200,000 (service fee)
REFERENCE
Christopher Siegel PE,
Superfund Section
Project Manager,
TCEQ
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711
christopher.siegel@
tceq.texas.gov
713-767-3559
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Organizational Chart
City of Fort Worth
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Quality Control
Principal -in -Charge Project Manager
Kimberly Buckley,
Jimmy Gibson, PE Charles Gaddy, PE, PG, CAPM PG, CAPM
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Assistant Project Manager
Aminda Benkel, [IT
MAJOR WORK AREAS
Contaminated Site
Remedial Planning/ Investigation and
Assessment Regulatory Remediation
Katie Leatherwood, PG � Coordination ,
Charles Gaddy, PE, PG Dallas May, PEENV SP, CAPM
Stormwater and
Environmental Systems
Management
Ryan Deal, GIT, CPESC
Construction
Oversight and Waste
Management
Chris Tolar
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Charles Gaddy PE, PG, CAPM
Project Manager
Charles Gaddy has 41 years of experience in environmental
services including engineering, remedial assessment and
feasibility study projects, soil and groundwater remediation
under Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), risk assessment,
regulatory compliance and auditing, plan and specifications
preparation and contracting. He also brings experience with
hazardous waste management under TRRP, RCRA and
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA). His diverse background (scientific
and engineering) allows for effective management of
multidisciplinary teams. He manages budgets and his teams
perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner and within
established scope, schedules and budgets.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Star R Foam - Resident Project Representative I I Central
City, Commerce Street - TRWD I Project Manager I FNI
assisted TRWD with bid package development (including Plans
and Specifications) used to procure the best -value contractor
to remediate the site under TRRP. An engineer's Opinion
of Probable Construction Costs (OPCC) prepared by others indicated that the project
could potentially be delayed based on available budget. Charles reviewed the existing
assessment data and determined that a smaller volume of material could be removed.
Under the Resident Project Representative (RPR) Task Order, and prior to the selected
contractor mobilizing to the site, Charles directed waste characterization sampling
activities. Eleven samples were collected, then analyzed for reactivity, corrosivity,
ignitability, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX), Toxicity Characteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP) RCRA-8 metals, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH TX
1005) and TCLP Semi -volatile organic compounds (SVOCs).
Environmental Consultant I TRWD, Central City Former Police Gun Range
Project Manager I Based on a request made by the TCEQ Project Manager for this
VCP site regarding `emerging contaminants', soils were sampled by Charles's team
for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as these
chemicals are commonly found in firefighting foams. The soil data additionally identified
lead and antimony within the former indoor firing range. Groundwater samples displayed
Cycles of Concentration (COC) concentrations above the ingestion values; however,
a Municipal Setting Designation allowed Charles to compare the groundwater data to
the ingestion values, which effectively closed the potential ingestion pathway. Charles
utilized a variety of professional subcontractors to complete the remedial investigation;
these subcontractors included drilling contractors to install soil borings and a temporary
monitor well and a plumbing contractor that verified that the burn pad drained to an oil -
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Aminda Benkel EIT
Assistant Project Manager
Aminda Benkel has worked in both a regulatory and
consulting capacity. She performs groundwater and soil
sampling compliance and monitoring, including VCP and
PST confirmation sampling, and recently served as Assistant
Project Manager for a Denton soil assessment focused on the
delineation and remediation of lead.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Gun Range Lead Assessment I Denton Police
Department I City of Denton I Assistant Project Manager
Aminda collected environmental samples and evaluated data
for use in an OPCC for remediation. She evaluated analytical
results using TRRP and hazardous waste guidelines to identify
areas of concern and assess remediation strategies. Aminda
also coordinated with vendors to identify treatment options and
build inclusive cost estimates. Additionally, she assisted the
client in determining state compliance obligations related to the
TCEQ VCP.
Deepwood and Loop 12 Landfills Operation and Maintenance I City of Dallas
Assistant Project Manager
Aminda collected groundwater samples and evaluated the data for periodic operating
and maintenance reviews. She prepares monthly status reports to communicate data
and on -site activities for this post -closure care project. Aminda also contributes to the
annual report, including creating groundwater elevation maps and assists with tracking
quarterly costs.
Luminant Operation and Maintenance I TRWD I Assistant Project Manager
Aminda collected groundwater samples and evaluated the data for periodic operating
and maintenance reviews. She coordinated with all parties to meet TCEQ annual
reporting requirements, and worked with vendors to complete profiling of on -site wastes.
Interim Sr. Environmental Specialist and Brownfields Coordinator* I City of Fort
Worth
Aminda collaborated with environmental consultants and EPA Project Officer for
development and review of brownfields assessment directives and budget management.
She performed QC on deliverables by using the EPA AAI (all appropriate inquiries)
Phase I Checklist, ensuring consistency in records, and confirming products were free
of errors. She also tracked and presented metrics for program improvement. Aminda
conducted data analysis and historical research for Site E, inclusive of TAD and prepared
a summary based on TRRP guidelines and inclusive of OPCC estimates to inform
administrative decision -making.
*Experience prior to FNI
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Jimmy Gibson PE
Principal -in -Charge
Jimmy Gibson has decades of experience in the environmental
consulting field. For the past 10 years, Jimmy has been in
the role of program manager for several large programs
providing environmental services to state agencies, local
water authorities, municipalities and private clients. In these
roles, he was responsible for delivering overall program
performance. Jimmy interfaced with the technical team,
client project managers and the client's senior executives
to verify the client's needs were being met. This interaction
included weekly/biweekly meetings with his technical team
to discuss staffing, schedules and any project issues;
routine communication with the client project manager with
a frequency determined based on project needs; quarterly
meetings with client executive staff for updates and feedback;
quality assurance reviews of work product; involved in project
planning and progress meetings; aided client executives with
strategies to accomplish their environmental goals.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cox Creek Remediation Phase I I Principal -in -Charge I As the remediation
consultant, FNI developed and is implementing the Phase I Remediation Plan for
removing surface and subsurface plastics in the creek system. Formosa Plastics was
mandated to develop and implement a remediation plan due to the discharge of plastics
via stormwater outfalls in Cox Creek as part of a court -ordered Consent Decree.
Remediation Consulting Services I Formosa Plastics Corporation I Technical
Advisor I As part of a court -ordered Consent Decree, Formosa Plastics was mandated
to develop and implement a remediation plan due to plastics in Cox Creek, Lavaca and
Matagorda Bays. As the Remediation Consultant, FNI is developing and implementing
a remediation plan for cleaning most plastics in the system. Efforts include sediment
sampling, vegetation sampling, development of a bids and specification package for
potential contractors, contractor meetings and contractor oversight.
On -call Superfund Remedial Investigation and Removal Services Environmental
Contract I TCEQ I Program Manager I Jimmy was responsible for managing a
multiyear remedial investigation and removal services contract through the TCEQ
Superfund program office. The contract was re -competed five times over a 19 -year
period and was awarded each time to Jimmy and his team. Projects included abandoned
oil refineries, sludge lagoons, agriculture facilities and illegal dump sites. Environmental
consulting services under this contract exceeded $40 million. Jimmy's role included
verifying that the projects were completed in a manner that met the QA program, as
required by the TCEQ.
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Kimberly Buckley PG, CAPM
Quality Control
Kimberly Buckley is an FNI Principal, North Texas and
Oklahoma Environmental Science Group Manager, and
a licensed Professional Geoscientist who has served as
Project Manager on more than 80 environmental projects.
She has experience in a diverse selection of environmental -
related projects, including environmental site assessments,
affected property assessments, waste classification and
disposal, and preparation of spill prevention control and
countermeasure plans. She has experience with multiple
regulatory programs, including TCEQ's rules and regulations
pertaining to contaminated site investigation, cleanup and
closure, such as the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP),
the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and the Municipal
Setting Designations (MSD) Program. Kimberly is a member
of the ASTM International E50 Subcommittee, responsible
for maintaining and updating industry standards related to
environmental site assessments and environmental services.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Former Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant Closure
City of Fort Worth I Project Manager I Served as the Project
Professional and then Project Manager for the closure project.
Led the affected property assessment effort for the project,
including more than 1,000 environmental soil borings, a groundwater monitoring system
of 20+ monitoring wells, an ecological risk assessment and coordination with the TCEQ
VCP and U.S. EPA Region 6. Integral in design and implementation of two phases of
environmental remediation efforts that have been conducted on the site, including the
installation and deed restriction of a protective cap system and synthetic turf athletic
fields and the removal and disposal of residual sludge in relic plant structures.
Lake Worth Dredging Project I City of Fort Worth I Project Geoscientist
Conducted characterization of three million cubic yards of sediment dredged from the
water supply reservoir to increase navigability by recreational boats and to provide added
water storage capacity. Collected samples from barge -mounted drilling rigs and from
boats using Eckman samplers and other equipment. Submitted samples for analysis for
a wide range of chemicals of concern, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), heavy
metals, herbicides/pesticides and other organic compounds. Worked with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and TCEQ to obtain approval for beneficial reuse of sediment in a
commercial composting/soil augmentation operation.
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Robert Chambers PG
Senior Advisor
Robert Chambers has supported assessment and remediation
projects in Fort Worth for more than 31 years. Robert has
performed work on sites with contaminated soils, ground
water and surface water. He has worked with a variety of
contaminants ranging from petroeul based VOCs to metals,
semi-volatiles and PFAS. Robert's experience will be a great
benefit to the City serving as a Senior Advisor on this contract.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Former Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant Closure
Project I City of Fort Worth I Professional Geoscientist I
Following the discovery of PCBs at Fort Worth's Gateway
Park soccer and rugby fields, formerly the site of the Riverside
Wastewater Treatment Plant, FNI worked with City staff to
dispose of the top layer of soil and cap the area with a high -
density polyethylene geomembrane liner. FNI conducted a
study to compare costs and benefits for seeded or sod turf
vs. synthetic turf. Although capital costs were higher, the City
selected the synthetic turf based on FNI's analysis. Since 2007,
league play has doubled to 1,800 games and annual revenue
has tripled to $60,000. The City also saves more than 1.4
million gallons of water annually.
Fort Hood Landfill Environmental Monitoring I USACE I Senior Project Manager
Robert has served as FNI's senior project manager for environmental monitoring
services under multiple consecutive contracts at the Fort Hood Landfill since 2001.
Environmental monitoring at the landfill is required by the USACE's RCRA Subtitle D
permit with the TCEQ. Under the most recently completed contract, Robert worked
closely with the landfill operations contractor, Inland Service Corporation, to coordinate
and conduct groundwater and leachate monitoring events, review statistical data analysis
of groundwater quality data, prepare and review submittals to TCEQ and work with
environmental staff from the Fort Hood DPW. Other tasks completed under this contract
included coordination with USACE Public Health Center to facilitate third -party sampling
of monitor wells for PFAS compounds.
On -Demand Environmental Service Contract I Oklahoma City Airport
Trust I Professional Geoscientist I FNI is providing full- service stormwater quality and
environmental compliance consulting services for Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post
Airport and Clarence Page Airport as an extension of Oklahoma City Airport Trust staff.
Robert works with FNI's project delivery team to execute task orders for SWP3 updates
at each of the three airports, implementation of a groundwater monitoring program
including installation and sampling of new wells to investigate the presence of solvents
and other VOCs in groundwater, and an evaluation of aircraft deicing operations.
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Christopher T. Tolar
Remedial Construction and Waste Management
Christopher is an Environmental Scientist with FNI's
Environmental Science and Coastal group. His experience
includes industry, public and private sectors, and he has served
as Lead Environmental Manager for multiple multibillion -dollar
infrastructure projects. He understands the complexities of
environmental compliance at both the federal and state levels.
He has coordinated with multiple regulatory entities and
agencies and stakeholders, including NCTCOG and member
Cities/Counties, as well as DART, DCTA, EPA, FHWA, FRA,
FTA, FWTA, NTTA, TxDOT, TCEQ, USACE, USFWS and
USDOT.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Dallas Floodway 277K Levee Raise I U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers - Fort Worth District I Senior Advisor I As a
subconsultant, FNI is providing Design -Build proposal support
for the USACE Dallas Floodway 277K levee project. Chris
prepared the Environmental Protection Plan, Contingency
Action Plan, and the Soil and Groundwater Management Plan. Chris also coordinated
with the Contractor, USACE, and City of Dallas to verify environmental commitments
were captured and incorporated into the appropriate Environmental Plans.
Remediation Consultant I Private Client Plastics Manufacturer I Environmental
Professional I As a third -party consultant, FNI evaluated plastic presence in Cox Creek
and Lavaca Bay and developed a remediation plan to dispose of plastics contamination.
Efforts included sediment sampling, vegetation sampling, development of a remediation
plan, development of a bids and specification package for potential contractors,
contractor meetings, and oversight. As the Construction Services Lead, Chris performed
an analysis of four technical proposals to verify the Best Value Contractor was selected
for both the Defendant and Plaintiff. A series of detailed technical interviews was
conducted with each proposing Contractor, and the results complied into a detailed
summary, selected, and presently being remediated.
Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Long -Term Management I City of Austin I
Senior Advisor I FNI is providing long-term management of Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS) impacted soils and groundwater at Austin -Bergstrom International
Airport. The team is reviewing former DoD investigations, as well as navigating
anticipated regulatory changes that will regulate PFAS-containing material as Hazardous
Waste. Chris worked with the team in preparing a position statement regarding PFAS,
as well as working with regulatory agencies (TCEQ and EPA) to prepare project -specific
Soil and Groundwater management plans for PFAS-related material anticipated under
the ABIA Expansion Program.
*Experience prior to FNI
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Katie Leatherwood PG
Assessment
Katie Leatherwood is a licensed professional geoscientist
with experience in conducting Phase I and II ESAs, soil
and groundwater sampling under the TCEQ Texas Risk
Reduction Program, and field services associated with
remediation projects. Her project experience also includes
on -site environmental construction site representation, waste
characterization and disposal, wastewater treatment plant
closures, municipal setting designation applications and
ecological risk assessments. Katie is also FNI's lead scientist
for TPDES permitting —for both wastewater -related permits
and TCEQ's various stormwater permits. Katie has extensive
experience with SWPPP preparation for construction projects
and industrial activities.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Fleet Service Center Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank
Closure I City of Cleburne I Environmental Scientist I FNI provided professional
environmental services associated with the assessment and closure of a leaking
petroleum storage tank site that was discovered by a third -party contractor during
the removal of the facility's aboveground storage tanks. Elevated concentrations of
several volatile organic compounds were found in the vicinity of the fuel pump island.
Katie coordinated installation of permanent groundwater monitoring wells at the Fleet
Service Center and conducted quarterly groundwater monitoring at the site to monitor
low concentrations of volatile organic compounds in groundwater underlying the site.
Katie prepared documentation of site closure for submittal to TCEQ with no additional
excavation or further action required.
Lake Worth Dredging Studies and Design I City of Fort Worth I Environmental
Scientist I FNI preformed preliminary design and permitting services for dredging
approximately four million cubic yards of material from Lake Worth. This project also
included breach analysis and emergency action plan for Lake Worth Dam and a study
of BMPs in the Lake Worth Watershed. Katie conducted sediment sampling at proposed
dredging locations in the lake and submitted samples for analysis to an environmental
laboratory. Following sediment characterization, Katie developed a report outlining
the comparison of concentrations of chemicals of concern in sediment to regulatory
standards for waste classification and protective concentration limits.
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Ryan Deal GIT, CPESC
Environmental Scientist
Ryan is a subject matter expert in stormwater compliance
regulations. His experience includes performing compliance
inspections, developing compliance plans and conducting
training for employees on the regulations and compliance
requirements. Ryan has performed this work for entire
cities and counties across the state. He has developed
training modules to train FNI's clients, employees and other
stakeholders on the regulatory compliance requirements and
has helped them develop best management practices for their
programs. Stormwater compliance has been an EPA focus for
the past few years with an aggressive pursuit of organizations
failing to meet compliance standards; therefore, Ryan's
expertise in this area has been a great benefit to each client.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Dallas Floodway 277K Levee Raise I U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers - Fort Worth District I Environmental Scientist
As a subconsultant, FNI provided support to address regional
concerns with a focus on flood risk reduction. FNI's services
included flood protection system design, hydraulic design,
interior drainage analysis, topographic survey, geotechnical
investigation, levee seepage, stability and settlement analyses,
and structural design.
2024 Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems General
Permit Renewal I City of Wylie, TX I Project Manager
FNI is providing Phase II Small Municipal Separate Sewer System
support by assisting the City renew the stormwater management program
and develop standard operating procedures that coincide with the
program and specific implementation requirements.
Stormwater Monitoring I City of Cleburne, TX I Project Manager
FNI is conducting stormwater monitoring and sampling at three City
facilities in accordance with the MultiSector General Permit. Ryan
has served as Project Manager for three years. He oversees staff
coordination, rain event forecasting, sample collection, quarterly visual
monitoring and the development of rainfall records logs. Ryan and the
team collect annual stormwater samples for hazardous metal analytical
analysis and conduct quarterly visual inspections to observe for water
clarity, odor, color, floating solids, suspended solids, settled solids and
other indicators of pollutants.
City of Fort Worth I Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191) Resumes — Excluded From Page Count
Dallas May PE, ENV SP
Environmental Engineer
Dallas is a project manager and environmental engineer
with experience in Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site
Assessments, hazardous materials site assessments and
Affected Property Assessments. He has worked on Soil and
Groundwater Management Plans, Spill Prevention Control
and Countermeasure Plans, NEPA Categorical Exclusions
and petroleum storage tank design. Dallas is skilled in cost
estimating, bid and construction management support, and
various regulatory programs, including EPA Brownfields
investigations and TCEQ rules for contaminated site
investigation, cleanup and closure.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Lebow Channel Flood Mitigation I City of Fort Worth, TX -
Transportation & Public Works I Environmental Engineer
FNI is conducting a comprehensive study to plan improvements
for Upper Lebow Channel, resolving 100 -year flood risk
to approximately 150 structures. The project involves the
construction of a deeper channel and the reconstruction of
several bridges and utilities affected by the deepened channel.
Luminant Groundwater Treatment System I Tarrant
Regional Water District I Environmental Engineer
FNI is providing operation and maintenance (O&M) services for
the Luminant Groundwater Treatment System. Services include
routine maintenance and on -call O&M for the treatment system
and extraction wells.
Cedar Creek Environmental Permitting I Tarrant Regional
Water District I SEnvironmental Engineer
FNI is providing environmental permitting services for sections
1 D, 1 E, Arlington Outfall and Section 2 phase 2 for the replacement of
the corresponding existing pipeline sections, as well as for the addition of
new infrastructure in one section.
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r7NICHOLS
Project and Management
Approach
Local, Responsive Team
Charles Gaddy, Kimberley Buckley,
Robert Chambers and Jimmy Gibson are
all "go to" leaders within FNI that have
successfully delivered some of the state's
most critical environmental remediation
projects. Charles has worked on multiple
remediation design projects with TCEQ
and is the current Project Manager
for FNI's existing TCEQ Superfund
Engineering contract. He provides a high
level of customer service, is responsive
and is dedicated to TCEQ's success. He
and Aminda Benkel will verify the overall
Team is available when needed and will
provide quality work for the City. Katie
Leatherwood will lead the Assessment
needs of the projects with her 19 years
of professional experience at FNI.
Christopher Tolar will lead the Construction
Oversight and Waste Management teams
respectively with seasoned and strong staff
— like that of our Business Equity partners
VRX, Targus and Sunbelt — to support him.
All members of the entire FNI team are
local to the Fort Worth/Dallas area and are
invested in Fort Worth and its success.
In -Depth Knowledge of the Priority
Remediation Projects:
FNI started working with the City in 1894.
Since then, multiple personnel have been
interacting with the City and region to
improve the quality of life of our region.
FNI's Aminda Benkel previously served
the City Environmental department and
is extremely familiar with the specific
projects listed in the RFQ. Charles
Gaddy has been FNI's main engineer
responsible for remediation design
and worked on the Panther Island site
extensively. Charles has managed the
Luminant Groundwater Pump and Treat
System, as well as the groundwater
sampling program. The FNI Team will bring
their knowledge of remediation design,
assessment and remedial construction to
provide the City with expert advice and
recommendations. They possess much
of the history and background information
on the City's priority projects, which will
allow them to quickly answer questions
and evaluate issues as they come up. We
will also be here to update the City with
recommendations between projects as to
construction timelines, available funding,
and system operations as we advance
each project toward regulatory closure.
Team Organization
We have assembled a team of FNI staff
and subconsultants who will provide the
City with expert personnel to serve as an
extension of City staff, leading the project
team to successfully drive your projects
toward regulatory closure. Our proposed
organizational structure has five basic
components: Assessment; Remedial
Planning/Regulatory Coordination;
Contaminated Site Investigation
and Remediation; Stormwater and
Environmental Systems Management;
and Construction Oversight and Waste
Management. As the team member
functions are described throughout this
document, we want to make it clear
City of Fort Worth I Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191) Statement of Qualifications - Freese and Nichols 1 25
that FNI does not assign full time staff to a project when
the necessary tasks do not support that level of effort. Our
approach to project staffing is scalable and right -sized,
meaning we will adjust our staffing as needed throughout the
specific projects, which results in efficient and cost-effective
services that add value to the projects and City. Continuous
We appreciate and understand that the City's Environmental
Improvement
staff and resources are limited. FNI serving as an extension of
City staff will allow the City access to our expert resources to
is Key to
supplement the City's in-house environmental team for these
Delivering
specific projects. FNI is prepared to hit the ground running,
pick up the work where it was left off and complete the projects
Quality
immediately to drive them toward closure.
For more than two
Project Approach
decades, FNI has set
a course focused
FNI is fully prepared to serve as extensions of City Staff to
on continuous
oversee services utilizing the following approach:
improvement. It is a
As Project Manager, Charles Gaddy will serve as the primary
key tenet to delivering
quality in all that we do.
point of contact for the City. When a project is assigned to
continuous improvement
FNI, Charles will identify the appropriate personnel needed to
requires methodical
achieve the project goals and will meet with them to develop
planning, measuring,
a scope of work. Charles will work with the city in developing
analyzing and refining,
the scope to confirm it meets the needs for the project. The
resulting in a repeatable
task leaders will manage the day to day activities needed to
systematic approach.
complete the project and if needed, FNI can place our staff in
It instills accountability
the City's offices to work closely with City personnel. Our goal,
and transparency,
once a project is assigned and the scope of work is agreed on,
encouraging self -
is to manage the project to meet the objectives of the City. In
improvement in the
some cases the objective may be to autonomously complete
workplace.
the project and provide the City with the final report and other
times it may include daily involvement with City staff. We
Our commitment to
understand there are some projects that need to be completed
quality and continuous
without City involvment and other projects may have technical
improvement was
or operational challenges and/or multiple stakeholders and the
validated when FNI
City will need to be involved throughout the project to verify the
became the first
desired outcome is achieved,
engineering/architecture
firm to receive the
Flexibility: Cities need flexibility to stay agile and grow with
Malcolm Baldrige
their internal needs. Utilizing FNI's local resources will allow the
National Quality
City to execute the specific projects by allowing our expert staff
Award, the highest
to temporarily supplement the City's in-house Environmental
level of recognition for
Team. This gives the flexibility and agility required to remain
performance excellence
fiscally responsible to the citizens of Fort Worth.
in the United States. The
Baldrige experience still
Counteracting Attrition: Using FNI as an extension of City
drives our commitment
staff could serve to quickly backfill needs, as well as making
to delivering quality
sure the best personnel are present without using the City's
service today.
limited time and financial resources to train and develop staff.
City of Fort Worth I Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191) Statement of Qualifications — Freese and Nichols 1 26
Subcontractor Utilization
FNI's Selection of Business Equity Subcontractors
FNI is proud of its established history of using Business Equity such as Small
Businesses (SBE) and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business
Enterprises (MBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) firms as qualified
subconsultants for projects. FNI has a history of consistently meeting or exceeding
our clients' goals for Business Equity participation, and we have supplemented our
team with certified subconsultants. Moreover, we have carefully selected our SBE
subconsultants based on their unique and individual capabilities that not only well exceed
the participation goal, but were selected in a spirit of partnership, to provide meaningful
opportunities which enable them to grow their respective businesses. FNI remains
committed to their participation throughout the duration of the contract. FNI is not a firm
that, when a certain percentage or dollar amount is achieved, the subcontractor is then
cut. Instead, we build true partnerships so that as these firms grow, they grow with us,
together, and we may then support our clients in future endeavors, and all benefit from
the experience.
We commit to achieve the 30% Business Equity (SBE) participation on
this contract.
The two subcontractors we will utilize on this project are:
SUNBELflO
INDUSTIAL
SERVICE
Sunbelt is a Fort Worth -based,
woman -owned business that
specializes in remediation and waste
management projects.
TARGUS
ENVIRONMENTAL
Targus Associates
specializes in environmental
due diligence services for
acquisitions, redevelopment,
and financing of real
property and related
consulting services.
vac
VRX is a woman -owned
business in North Texas.
FNI and VRX have
successfully teamed together
on environmental and
engineering projects.
These Business Equity Subcontractors were not chosen at random or based upon a
quick search of NAICS codes. Instead, a great deal of care based upon decades of trust
built through working together on projects within the City of Fort Worth, and surrounding
areas, served in FNI's decision in selecting our Business Equity subcontracting partners,
Sunbelt, Targus and VRX.
City of Fort Worth I Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services (26-191) Statement of Qualifications — Freese and Nichols 1 27
Mission
Innovative approaches
Practical results
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Vision
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801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-735-7300 1 freese.com
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
Date Received
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
2 LII
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
N/A
Name of Officer
4 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIO as necessary.
N/A
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes F1 No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
N/A
6
❑ Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
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Jimmy Gibson May 28, 2026
Name of signatory Signature Date
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 8/14/2024
FORT WORTH,
CITY OF FORT WORTH
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
100 FORT WORTH TRAIL
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ: 26 - 0191
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND
CONSULTING SERVICES
Legal Name of Respondent:
D/B/A Name of Respondent:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
City of Fort Worth Bidder/Supplier ID or Federal ID Number (TIN): 75-1531935
Address: 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800 Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Name of the Authorized Representative: Jimmy Gibson
Title: Vice President/Principal
The undersigned, by his/her signature, represents that he/she is submitting a binding Statement of
Qualifications and is authorized to bind the respondent to fully comply with the solicitation
document contained herein. The Respondent, by submitting and signing below, acknowledges that
he/she has received and read the entire document packet for this RFQ and agrees to be bound by
the terms therein.
The undersigned agrees if the Statement of Qualifications is accepted, to furnish any and all items
and/or services upon the terms, conditions, and scope/specifications contained in this RFQ.
Signature of the Authorized Representative:
Email: limmy.gibsonCa freese.com Phone: 817-735-7411
Name of Contact Person 1: Kimberly Buckley, PG
Title of Contact Person 1:Vice President/Principal/Environmental Group Mana
Email: kimberly.buckley@freese.com Phone: 817-735-7332
Name of Contact Person 2: Charles Gaddy, PE, PG
Title of Contact Person 2:Associate/Project Manager
Email: charles.gaddy@freese.com Phone: 817-735-7219
Name of Contact Person 3: Robert Chambers, PG
Title of Contact Person 3:Vice President/Principal/Senior Advisor
Email: robert.chambers@freese.com Phone: 817-735-7462
Please answer each question below:
Will the agreement be available for Cooperative Agreement use?
Yes X No
Prompt Payment Discount Terms: N/A Percent N/A Days (i.e. 3% Net 15, etc.)
2
FORT WORTH.
CITY OF FORT WORTH - ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REFERENCE SHEET
RFQ Ref. #: 26-0191
Doc. Ref#: RFQ-04
Page 1 of 1
RFQ Title: RFQ Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services
Legal Name of Respondent: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Respondent shall furnish the following information with their Statement of
Qualifications, for at least three (3) recent clients/customers to whom subject
services were provided that are similar to the requirements stipulated in this
RFQ. References may be contacted during evaluation. Please be sure references
are available via phone and/or email when contacted.
1. Company's Name: City of Fort Worth
Name of Contact: Stacy Walters
Title of Contact: Regulatory and Environmental Coordinator
Address: 200 Texas Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone No. 817-392-8203 Email: stacy.walters@fortworthtexas.gov
Type of Services Provided: Former Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant Closure
2. Company's Name: City of Cleburne
Name of Contact: Jeremy Hutt, PE, CFM
Title of Contact: Director of Public Works
Address: 10 N. Robinson Street Cleburne, TX 76033
Phone No. 817-556-8884 Email: jeremy.hutt@cleburne.net
Type of Services Provided:LPST Closure at Fleet Maintenance Center; Landfill Monitoring and
Permitting; Stormwater Compliance
3. Company's Name:Tarrant Regional Water District
Name of Contact: Brenton Dunn, PE
Title of Contact: Regulatory Manager
Address: 800 E Northside Drive Fort Worth, TX 76102-1016
Phone No. 817-335-2491 Email: brenton.dunn@trwd.com
Type of Services Provided:Regulatory Assessment and Closure of VSP Sites, Groundwater Monitoring; Phase I and II ESAs
FORT WORTH-
CITY OF FORT WORTH - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION
QUESTIONNAIRE, AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ Ref. #: 26-0191
Doc. Ref#: RFQ-06
Page 1 of 4
Legal Name of Responder: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
1. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
i. All material submitted to the City becomes public property and is subject to the
Texas Public Information Act upon receipt.
ii. If a Respondent does not desire information that it believes to be proprietary in the
Statement of Qualification to be disclosed, the responder must list each page
number in the chart below and must clearly mark and identify each page by
including the word "PROPRIETARY" in all caps and highlighted yellow on the
bottom center of each page at the time of submittal. The City will, to the extent
allowed by law, endeavor to protect such information from disclosure. The final
decision as to the information that must be disclosed lies with the Texas Attorney
General. Note: Pricing (if applicable) may not be marked proprietary and will be
made publicly available in the form of a bid tab following evaluation of all bids. By
submitting a response, Responders agree that pricing is not proprietary and may be
released.
iii. Failure to identify proprietary information, as required in section 15.5 of "RFQ-01
Instruction to Responders," will result in all unmarked sections being deemed
non-proprietary and available upon public request.
Pages with information
believed to be Proprietary
Please indicate if only specific sections on the
a e are believed to be Proprietary
None
Page 1 of 4
FORT W0RTH®
CITY OF FORT WORTH - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION
QUESTIONNAIRE, AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ Ref #: 26-0191
Doc. Ref#: RFQ-06
Page 2 of 4
Please answer each question below thoroughly. Responses to the questions will be
used to assess the Respondent's responsiveness. Respondents may use a separate sheet if needed,
as long as each answer is labeled with the corresponding question number.
1. Length of time in business under current name:
50 Years
a. Please list any previous names: Freese and Nichols, Freese, Nichols & Endress, Freese
and Nichols, Hawley, Freese and Nichols, Hawley and Freese, John. B. Hawley, Consulting Engineer
2. Is your business or any of its principals currently involved in litigation adverse to the
City?
Yes No X
3. Is your business or any it's principals is under criminal investigation?
Yes No X
If you answered yes to either Question 2 or 3, please provide the details outlining the situation in
a separate document with the submission of this form.
4. Describe your firm's experience providing environmental engineering and consulting
services, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation,
and regulatory compliance.
Our Environmental Science Group has provided environmental services to our clients for more
than 50 years of service in the environmental field and includes more than 65 environmental
scientists, engineers, geologists and biologists. Details in the SOQ.
5. Provide at least three (3) comparable projects performed within the last five (5) years for
municipal or public sector clients. Include project scope, size, services performed, and
measurable outcomes.
Our References Form highlghts three projects, and our SOQ showcases additional comparable
projects with details on scope, size, services and outcomes.
6. Identify key personnel assigned to this contract and describe their roles, qualifications,
certifications (e.g., PE, PG), and relevant experience in environmental engineering and
consulting services.
FNI is providing a full team of key personnel including Charles Gaddy, PE, PG as Project Manager;
Kimberly Buckely, PG, CAPM as QA/QC; Jimmy Gibson, PE as Principal -in -Charge; and, Robert
Chambers, PG as Senior Advisor. Resumes and organizational chart are in the SOQ.
Page 2 of 4
FORT W0RTH®
CITY OF FORT WORTH - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION
QUESTIONNAIRE, AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ Ref #: 26-0191
Doc. Ref#: RFQ-06
Page 3 of 4
7. Describe your firm's approach to maintaining staff competency, including ongoing
training, professional development, and ensuring personnel remain current with
environmental regulations and industry best practices.
Our approach for management and staffing are detailed in the SOQ.
8. Describe your firm's experience performing similar services for municipalities or other
public sector clients, including project scope, timelines, and overall performance outcomes.
If applicable, include any previous work completed for the City of Fort Worth.
Our experience with municipalities and the City of Fort Worth are detailed in the SOQ.
9. Provide details on your firm's approach to working with municipal clients, including
communication, coordination, responsiveness, and ability to meet project deadlines and
City requirements.
Our approach for working with municipal clients is detailed in the SOQ.
If the firm will be utilizing subcontractors, please complete Question 9a.
9a. Describe how your firm manages and oversees subcontractors, including quality control,
coordination, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable
regulations.
We are including three subcontractors on this proposal. Our approach for subconractor
management including quality contol is included in the SOQ.
Page 3 of 4
FORT WORTH.
CITY OF FORT WORTH - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION
QUESTIONNAIRE, AND STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ Ref. #: 26-0191
Doc. Ref#: RFQ-06
Page 4 of 4
10. Describe your firm's capacity to manage multiple task orders concurrently, including
staffing levels, resource allocation, and internal coordination processes.
Our approach for management and staffing are detailed in the SOQ.
11. Explain your firm's approach to responding to urgent or time -sensitive requests,
including typical response times, availability of staff, and ability to meet accelerated
project schedules.
Our approach for management and staffing are detailed in the SOQ.
Page 4 of 4
Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
BRA VRX, Inc.
VRX, Inc.
has filed with the Agency an Affidavit as defined by NCTRCA Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Policies &
Procedures and is hereby certified to provide service(s) in the following areas:
NAICS 237310: HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
This Certification commences October 30, 2024 and supersedes any registration or listing previously issued. This
certification must be updated every two years by submission of an Annual Update Affidavit. At any time there is a
change in ownership, control of the firm or operation, notification must be made immediately to the North Central
Texas Regional Certification Agency for eligibility evaluation.
Certification Expiration: October 31, 2026
Issued Date: October 30, 2024
CERTIFICATION NO. WFSB88994N1026
Certification Administrator
Small Business Enterprise -Plus (SBE-Plus)
WTIRCA Targus Associates, LLC DBA Targus
Environmental
Targus Associates, LLC DBA Targus
Environmental
has filed with the Agency an Affidavit as defined by NCTRCA Small Business Enterprise -Plus (SBE-Plus) Policies &
Procedures and is hereby certified to provide service(s) in the following areas:
NAICS 541620: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
This Certification commences March 3, 2026 and supersedes any registration or listing previously issued. This
certification must be updated every two years by submission of an Annual Update Affidavit. At any time there is a
change in ownership, control of the firm or operation, notification must be made immediately to the North Central
Texas Regional Certification Agency for eligibility evaluation.
Certification Expiration: March 31, 2028
Issued Date: March 3, 2026
CERTIFICATION NO. HFSB49235N0328
Certification Administrator
March 30, 2026
Marla Morris
G.L. Morris Enterprises, Inc. dba Sunbelt Industrial Services DBA Sunbelt Industrial
2425 Parker Road
Building 3
Carrollton, TX 75010
RE: Small Business Enterprise -Plus (SBE-Plus) Certification Affidavit No. 15739
Dear Ms. Morris:
Congratulations! Your firm has been certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency ("NCTRCA") as a Small
Business Enterprise -Plus (SBE-Plus). Your Certification Identification Number is WFSB45361N0827. In accordance with NCTRCA
Business Enterprise Certification Standards Policy and Procedures, your firm is certified as a SBE Plus in the following areas listed
on the next page
This certification shall remain valid, until the expiration date March 31, 2028 and until it has been removed. In order to remain
certified, you must submit every two years, on the anniversary of your SBE Plus certification, a "No Change Affidavit".
A No Change Affidavit affirms that there have been no changes in the firm's circumstances affecting its size, disadvantaged
status, ownership or the control requirements of the regulation, or any material change in the information provided in its
application for SBE Plus certification, including the support documentation. Any changes to contact information, ownership,
and/or expansion of services must be communicated to the NCTRCA within thirty (30) days of the change. Failure to provide
these changes could result in your firm being removed from the certified vendor database. The NCTRCA reserves the right to re-
evaluate a firm's certification status at anytime that they determine such re-evaluation is warranted.
Thank you for your participation in the NCTRCA SBE Plus Certification Program. Please contact me at 817-640-0606 if you have
any questions or if I can be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Angela Alexander
2261 Brookhollow Plaza Dr, Suite 300 * Arlington, Texas 76011 * (817) 640-0606 (Office) * www.nctrca.org
For online applications go to: https://nctrca.sbdbe.com
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March 30, 2026
Marla Morris
G.L. Morris Enterprises, Inc. dba Sunbelt Industrial Services DBA Sunbelt Industrial
This firm is Certified under the following commodity codes/area(s) of specialty:
NAICS 562111: WASTE HAULING, LOCAL, NONHAZARDOUS SOLID
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ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION 26-0191
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ADDENDUM NO. 1 DATE ISSUED: May 12, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: (RFQ): 26-0191
RFQ CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2026 (UNCHANGED)
RFQ No. 26-0191, issued April 28, 2026, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Questions and Answers documents are hereby incorporated, in full text page
2 through page 10.
2. Pre -qualification Conference Presentation has been posted to Bonfire as a
separate document.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
74m" ea#tea
Thomas Cantu
BUYER I
.......................................... U U U U ■ .................. • • • U • U ..... ■ ■
By the signature affixed below, Addendum No. 1 is hereby incorporated into and made part of
the above -referenced RFQ.
COMPANY NAME: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
SIGNATURE: (/ ✓S --
NOTE: Company name and signature must be the same as on the original bid documents. Failure to return this form
with your sealed bid may constitute grounds for rejection of your offer.
Comments and Exceptions
Statement
FNI would request to negotiate the indemnification clause to be similar to other
contracts currently in place between FNI and City of Fort Worth.
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MAYOR AND C NC L C NICATIONI
ONS7.1.32 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND C ULTING SERVICES
DATE: 08/11/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0602
DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with Environmental Engineering and
Consulting Firms in a Combined Amount Up to $500,000.00 for Environmental Engineering
and Consulting Services on an As -Needed Basis for the Environmental Services Department
NDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of non-exclusive agreements
with environmental engineering and consulting firms in a combined amount up to
$500,000.00 for environmental engineering and consulting services on an as -needed basis
for the Environmental Services Department for an annual term with four optional annual
renewal terms.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to request authorization to
execute non-exclusive agreements for environmental engineering and consulting services
(Services) to support the Environmental Services Department on an as -needed, task order
basis. Services to be provided may include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site
Assessments, contaminated site investigations, remediation planning and implementation,
groundwater and soil investigations, stormwater and environmental systems management,
regulatory compliance support, technical reporting, and other related environmental
consulting services.
The Environmental Services Department, through its purchasing staff, issued Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 26-0191, which included detailed specifications describing the
responsibilities and qualifications required to provide environmental engineering and
consulting services. The City of Fort Worth (City) intends to award non-exclusive agreements
to multiple qualified firms capable of supporting the City's environmental initiatives and
regulatory compliance needs.
RFQ 26-0191 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on April 27, 2026, May 6, 2026,
May 13, 2026, May 20, 2026, and May 27, 2026. The City received fourteen (14) submissions.
Environeers Engineering Consulting was determined to be ineligible for award consideration
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after failing to achieve the minimum 50% score required under the Purchasing Technical
Review criteria.
An evaluation panel composed of staff from the Environmental Services Department and
Water Department reviewed and evaluated the Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) using
qualifications -based evaluation criteria. Evaluation factors included company experience,
personnel qualifications, project approach and methodology, capacity and responsiveness,
and small business participation. Final scores are summarized below:
Supplier
IEvaluation
Criteria
Total
Rank
a
b
c
d
e
VRX, Inc
22.5
22.0
8.6
13.8
25.0
91.9
1
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
21.5
21.0
8.2
13.2
25.0
88.9
2
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
21.5
21.5
8.0
12.9
25.0
88.9
3
EA Engineering, Science, and
Technology, Inc., PBC
21.5
20.5
8.2
12.9
25.0
88.1
4
Modern Geosciences, LLC
20.5
20.0
7.6
11.7
25.0
84.8
5
TRC Environmental Corporation
20.0
20.0
7.4
12.0
25.0
84.4
6
GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
19.0
20.0
8.0
11.4
25.0
83.4
7
Halff Associates, Inc.
21.5
21.0
8.4
12.3
20.0
83.2
8
Apex Companies, LLC
20.5
20.5
8.0
12.0
20.0
81.0
9
Professional Service Industries,
Inc. (PSI)
19 5
19.0
8.0
12.0
15.0
73.5
10
Alisto Engineering Group
17.5
19.0
7.6
9.3
15.0
68.4
11
UES Professional Solutions 64,
LLC
19.5
20.0
8.4
12.3
0.0
60.2
12
ECS Southwest, LLP
18.0
18.0
7.4
11.1
0.0
54.5
13
The RFQ outlined the following evaluation factors:
a. Provider's Company Experience - up to 25 points
b. Provider's Personnel Experience - up to 25 points
c. Provider's Project Approach and Methodology - up to 10 points
d. Capacity & Responsiveness - up to 15 points
e. Small Business Goal - up to 25 points
After completion of the evaluation process, the evaluation panel determined that VRX, Inc.,
Freese and Nichols Inc. and Terracon Consultants, Inc. were qualified to provide
environmental engineering and consulting services and recommends that the City Council
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authorize execution of non-exclusive agreements. No guarantee was made that a specific
quantity of services would be purchased under these agreements.
FUNDING: The total combined value of these agreements will be in an amount up to
$500,000.00. However, the actual amount spent will depend on project needs, task orders
issued, and available funding throughout the agreement term. Funding will be identified on a
task order basis through available departmental operating budgets and applicable project
funding sources. Funding is budgeted in the General Operating & Maintenance category in
the Environmental Protection Fund for the Environmental Services Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made
by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code
and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been
appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERMS: Upon City Council approval, the agreements shall begin upon execution
and expire one (1) year from that date, with up to four (4) one-year renewal options.
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM: A 30% Small Business participation goal was established for this
solicitation in accordance with City Ordinance No. 27832-08-2025. The three firms
recommended for award met or exceeded the established Small Business participation goal.
VRX, Inc. committed to 80% Small Business participation, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
committed to 100% Small Business participation, and Freese and Nichols, Inc. committed to
30% Small Business participation.
This will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, in the Environmental Protection Fund to support the approval of the
above recommendation and execution of the agreements. Prior to any expenditure being
incurred, the Environmental Services Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
SUBMITTED FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY:
ORIGINATING BUSINESS UNIT HEAD:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
Valerie R. Washington, # 6192
Cody Whittenburg, # 5455
Erin L. Roden, # 5164
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1. SOS - Freese and Nichols, Inc. [7.1.32.1 - 1 page]
2. SOS - Terracon Consultants, Inc. [7.1.32.2 - 1 page]
3. SOS - VRX Inc. [7.1.32.3 - 1 page]
4. SAM - VR X, Inc. [7.1.32.4 - 2 pages]
5. SAM - Terracon Consultants Inc. [7.1.32.5 - 3 pages]
6. SAM - Freese and Nichols, Inc. [7.1.32.6 - 3 pages]
Motion: Approved.
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City of Fort Worth
Small Business Utilization Form
The City of Fort Worth has set a Small Business Goal of 30% for this procurement. That goal may be met by self -
performance by a prime contractor that is a certified Small Business, utilization of one or more subcontractors that are certified Small
Businesses, or a combination of both.
BIDDER LEGAL NAME: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Bid Name: Environmental Services Bid Number: 26-0191
Certifying Agency:
City's Small Business Goal is 30% if Bidder would like to
commit to a higher percentage, please provide %
Are you a certified Small Business Enterprise
(SBE)?
0
Yes No
ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.
ALL SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS MUST BE CERTIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID SUBMISSION.
A Small Business means a business entity that is located in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker or Denton County and that holds
current certification as a small business from an organization approved by the City Manager for each commodity and service code
listed. A copy of the current certification for each Small Business (including Bidder, if a Small Business seeking credit for
self -performance) must be submitted with the bid.
Failure to (i) complete this form in its entirety or (ii) submit a current valid certification for all Small Businesses to be used with
this Bid/Offer may result in zero points being awarded with respect to the Small Business Goal criteria during bid evaluation and
with the bid being awarded points based solely on the remaining best value criteria.
If the undersigned Bidder is awarded a contract for this procurement, the Bidder must execute a formal agreement with each Small
Business that Bidder uses as a subcontractor or supplier that is listed on this form.
Please list all subcontractors and suppliers being utilized to meet the Small Business Goal for this procurement.
Contractors/Suppliers
Address
Contact information:
Types of
NAICS
$ Amount
Certifying Agency
Legal Name
Name/Phone/Email
Services
Code(s)
VRX, Inc.
2500 Dallas Pkwy,
972-309-9700
Engineering
541330;
TBD
NCTRCA
Suite 450,
eric.huff@vrxglobal.com
Services;
Environmental
541620;
Plano, TX 75093
James "Eric" Huff, CWB,
Consulting Services;
Environmental
562910
CPESC
Remediation
Services
Contractors/Suppliers
Address
Contact information:
Types of
NAICS
$ Amount
Certifying Agency
Legal Name
Name/Phone/Email
Services
Code(s)
G.L Morris
2415 Cullen Street,
972-492-5108
Site Prep; Waste
238910;
TBD
NCTRCA
Enterprises Inc./dba
p
Fort Worth, TX
cbaker@sun-belt.com
Hauling, Local
56211;
Sunbelt Industrial
76107
Non -Hazardous
562000
Chase Baker
Solid; Waste
Service
Management
Contractors/Suppliers
Address
Contact information:
Types of
NAICS
$ Amount
Certifying Agency
Legal Name
Name/Phone/Email
Services
Code(s)
Tar us
Targus
3333 Earhart Dr,
942-247-7229
Engineering
541330;
TBD
NCTRCA
Associates, LLC
Carrollton, TX 75006
sjohnson@
Environmental
541620;
targusassociates.com
Environtmen Services;
562910
Sam Johnson
Remediation
Services
10.1.2025-V 1
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Small Business Utilization Form
Total Dollar Amount of Bidder Services towards small business
goal
$ TBD
Total Dollar Amount of Small Business Subcontractors
$ 30% of Total TBD
Total Dollar Amount of Non -Small Business Subcontractors
$ 0
TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT
$ Total TBD
By affixing a signature to this form, Bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request,
complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors. The Bidder also
agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records, and files held by their company related to
the job being bid and/or the subcontractors being utilized. The Bidder agrees to allow and facilitate interviews
by an authorized officer or employee of the City with owners, principals, officers, employees, and
applicable subcontractors/suppliers participating on the contract in order to substantiate the actual work
performed by the Small Business(es) under this contract.
A Bidder who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents material facts may no longer be considered
a responsible bidder and therefore disqualified from consideration with respect to future City bids.
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Legal Company Name:
Authorized Signature: ✓�—
Printed Name: Jimmy Gibson, PE
Title: Vice President/Principal-in-Charge
Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Phone Number: 817-735-7411
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Email address: limmy.gibson@freese.com
10.1.2025 V1
EXHIBIT C
VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
801 Cherry Street, Suite 2800,
Forth Worth, TX 76102
Contractor hereby agrees to provide City with independent audit basic financial statements, but also the fair
presentation of the financial statements of individual funds.
Execution of this Signature Verification Form ("Form") hereby certifies that the following individuals
and/or positions have the authority to legally bind Contractor and to execute any agreement, amendment or
change order on behalf of Contractor. Such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution,
ordinance or other authorization of Contractor. City is fully entitled to rely on the warranty and
representation set forth in this Form in entering into any agreement or amendment with Contractor.
Contractor will submit an updated Form within ten (10) business days if there are any changes to the
signatory authority. City is entitled to rely on any current executed Form until it receives a revised Form
that has been properly executed by Contractor.
1. Name:
Position:
Signature
2. Name:
Position:
Signature
3. Name:
Position:
Signature
Name:
Signature of President / CEO
Other Title:
Date:
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2026-1481762
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX United States
Date Filed:
06/24/2026
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the
contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Fort Worth
Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
26-0191
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Payne, Jeff
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Reedy, Michael
Houston, TX United States
X
Pence, Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Coltharp, Brian
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Bennett, David
Denver, CO United States
X
Brown, Jessica
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Chambers, Robert
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Stull, Cory
Houston, TX United States
X
Hatley, Tricia
Oklahoma City, OK United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Pam Fordtran
and my date of birth is
My address is 800 N. Shoreline, Suite 1600N
Corpus Christi TX 78401 USA
(city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in NueceS County, State of Texas , on the 24thday of June 20 26
(month) (year)
A0
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V4.1.0.477b1118
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City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Subject of the Agreement: Provide the City with all labor, supervision, professional personnel,
equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidental services necessary to perform environmental.
engineering and consulting services.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 0 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
N/A
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: December 01, 2026
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: November 31,2031
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 0 No ❑
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 0 No O
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.